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The school will be closed on Monday 19 September as a mark of respect on the day of Her Majesty The Queen's funeral.

At the Clinton Church of England School, all pupils are supported by the teachers as individuals to strive to be inspiring changemakers in a caring, family and community-centred rural environment. Our C360 curriculum offers an opportunity for children to explore their own talents as well as learn new skills. This is laid out within our four cornerstones; 

 

    *    Academic (Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills) 

    *    Character (Hope, aspiration and courageous Advocacy)

    *    Community (and living well together, dignity and respect) 

    *    Innovation 

 

The land our school is built on was generously donated by Lord and Lady Clinton.

This is a Church of England Primary School in the Diocese of Exeter. Recognising the historic foundation the school will preserve and develop the religious character in accordance with the principles and practice of the Church of England and in partnership with the Churches in the Parish and Diocese.

The school aims to serve its communities by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers its pupils.

 

‘Let your roots grow down into him and let your lives be built on him.’

Colossians 2:7 

 

Primary School sets the foundation for lifelong learning and we strive to ensure that when children leave our setting to move onto secondary school they already have the tools to be courageous advocates for their own, their communities and the world's future.

Samantha Drew

Headteacher

Our Classes

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Nothing from February 9, 2026 to March 8, 2026.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Useful information: 

The Clinton C of E School,
Merton,
Nr Okehampton,
EX20 3EQ
Telephone:  01805 603357
Email:   theclinton.sch@alumnismat.org

Gates open at 8.45am
Register at 9.00 am.
School finishes at 3.30pm

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The Clinton C of E School

The Clinton C of E School

Together we nurture, love and learn whilst inspiring changemakers

Theo was awarded a trophy for Best Torridge Youth Rider 2025 when taking part in his trials bike competitions at only 7 years old! What a fantastic achievement , well done Theo! ... See MoreSee Less
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Kingfishers enjoyed creating some artwork in the style of Jasper Johns "numbers in paint". We explored using primary colours and mixing them to make secondary colours and using brush strokes to create our art. ... See MoreSee Less
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We had an amazing stay and play session in Nursery today. Parents and children came to play for an hour this morning. Here they are enjoying a snack in the school hall at the end of the session. We had 22 children and parents...incredible! Well done to Stacey and Katie in Nursery for organising and thank you to everyone who came along to join us. Look out for our next play and stay session to come and see what we are all about at The Clinton ... See MoreSee Less
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🦸‍♀️Do you have a child under 5?Come to one (or both!) of this month’s Stay and Play sessions at The Clinton C of E School and Dolton Church of England School nurseries. Contact theclinton.sch@alumnismat.org if you’d like more details. 💫 ... See MoreSee Less
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